... an online boutique engaged exclusively in the sale of uniquely arranged
gifts of floral art, and individually commissioned works ...

Product
Designs and Arrangements by

Maria
R. Suttle

a
personal bio...

Maria was born in Castellamare del Golfo - a beautiful Italian resort village on the shores of the
Mediterranean Sea. Only five years old
when her family arrived in America, the influence of her Mediterranean heritage
can still be sensed in the creative style of her designs. While still a
teenager, Maria returned to Europe - to the fashion design
capital of Milan, Italy - to attend the prestigious school
of fashion design, the Istituto Artistico dell'Abbigliamento, "Marangoni".
After graduating , she returned to California and entered her first professional
career, achieving early success as a designer in the highly competitive clothing
fashion design industry. Maria then proceeded into ownership of retail
businesses in Southern California - from the late 1960's thru the 1980's -
variously specializing in bridal fashions, fine fabrics, and floral designs. The opening of Maria's exclusive online gift
boutique in 2003, LoveandRoses.com, was just another step in her artistic
journey. Maria's business name - "Love and Roses" - was chosen many
years ago in honor of the cherished history of one
of Maria's earlier businesses - Love n' Roses - her Southern California floral
design business of the 70's and 80's.

Clearly... the world of fashion design is a world
Maria loves... whether designing works from fine silks, incorporating
antique portions of lace, with occasional accents of precious metals - silver,
gold - and... delicate flowers. In each individualized work, Maria's
art evolves in a highly personalized world of beauty.

This website, Maria's online "boutique", is where her established retail
customers can privately access her latest design ideas and her occasional
announcements; and where, when appointments are available, customers can make
arrangements to discuss commissioned works. Maria also uses this
site to occasionally (oftentimes seasonally) showcase a selected assortment of
her more traditional floral arts and beautiful gift ideas.

Dates and times of
online presentations will be announced via email messages to the established
clientele of Love and Roses.

Love and Roses ... unique
gifts of beauty... for celebrations, special occasions, and lasting memories
...

A personal
note from Maria Suttle...

Thank you for taking
a moment to visit my website. I hope you will again visit Love and Roses, to enjoy my variously scheduled
presentations, products, and displays.